Egy kis érdekesség, a 300 SL alapja, a 300 S:

In October 1951 - one month before serial production of the 300 model was begun - another top model, the 300 S model, was presented at the Paris Motor Show. The new model was positioned as a parcticularly representative car with sports-car characteristics and it met the highest demands with regards to roadability and speed.

Technically the 300 S was derived mainly from the 300 model. In contrast to the 300 model, however, it had a curtailed chassis with a wheelbase, which was 150 mm shorter. Higher compression and the addition of three carburettors boosted engine power to 150 hp. This made a maximum speed of 175 kph possible. The 300 S model was available as Cabriolet A, as roadster and as a coupe. The roadster basically corresponded to the Cabriolet A, but it had a lighter, fully retractable hood without coach joints. Serial production of the three versions started between June and September 1952.

General specifications

Country of origin Germany
Years of production 1951 - 1958
Introduced at 1951 Paris Motorshow
Numbers built 216
Body design N/A
Weight 1740 kg / 3836.0 lbs

Drivetrain

Engine M 188 Straight 6
Engine location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 2.996 liter / 182.8 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves/cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed 3 Solex 40 PBJC Carburetors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 4 Speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures

Power 150 bhp / 111.9 kW @ 5000 rpm
BHP/Liter 50.1
Torque 230 Nm / 169.6 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power to weight ratio 0.09 bhp/kg
Top Speed 108.7 mph / 175.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration 14.60 s